KEMMERER GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Fossil Lake Safari: Split Your Own Rock and Keep the Finds on a Private Kemmerer Dig
A full-day, private dig at the Fossil Lake quarry near Kemmerer where participants split their own cache of fossil-rich rock and keep what they find.
Fossil Lake Safari: Split Your Own Rock and Keep the Finds on a Private Kemmerer Dig.
Set against the high plains near Kemmerer, Wyoming, the Fossil Lake Safari is a private, full-day excavation that grants visitors access to one of the world’s premier fossil beds. Participants work fresh rock from the Fossil Lake quarry—splitting, searching and keeping specimens from a site that preserves dozens of species of fish, plants, insects, birds, reptiles and mammals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on rock-splitting at the Fossil Lake quarry
The exclusive package delivers your own cache of fresh rock to split on site; hammers and tools are provided along with instruction and hands-on assistance so you can uncover and keep real fossils.
A diverse fossil assemblage to discover
Fossil Lake yields dozens of species across groups—fish, plants, insects, birds, reptiles and mammals—so each cache of rock offers a wide range of possible discoveries.
Private access plus a generous allotment of rock
The exclusive dig includes access to the quarry and 2 cubic meters of fossil-loaded rock per party, with onsite guidance in finding and identifying specimens.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a deliberate, physical day in the field: an orientation followed by tool distribution and instruction, then sustained time at the quarry splitting your provided cache of rock under the guidance of staff who help point out promising seams and identify finds. Expect focused, hands‑on work and the quiet reward of pulling fossils from fresh matrix.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and what the provided information says about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full-day activity. Open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, seasonally from June 1 through September 30.
Operator provides hammers and tools; the provided information does not list additional required personal gear.
Access to the Fossil Lake Dig quarry, 2 cubic meters of fossil-loaded rock, hammers and tools for splitting, instruction on finding fossils, and assistance in identifying finds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I keep the fossils I find?
Yes. Participants get to keep the fossils they find during the exclusive dig.
How long is the Fossil Lake Safari?
This is a full-day experience.
How much rock do I get to split?
The exclusive dig package includes 2 cubic meters of fossil-loaded rock per booking.
Are tools provided?
Yes. Hammers and tools for splitting rock are provided as part of the package.
When is the quarry open?
The operation is open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from June 1 through September 30.
Where is the dig located?
The private Fossil Lake Dig quarry is near Kemmerer, Wyoming, operated by FossilEra Adventures LLC.